Fragrance comparison

Red Berries & Rose vs Ambre Antique

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

2 wins

Red Berries & Rose

Marks & Spencer

3.8438 votes

Rank #19,993 VanillaAmber

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Ambre Antique

Ava Luxe

3.867 votes

Rank #58,397 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Berries & Rose takes 2 of 3 categories.

Red Berries & Rose
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ambre Antique
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Red Berries & Rose2/3

Ambre Antique1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Red Berries & Rose
Sillage & projection: Ambre Antique
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Red Berries & Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Red Berries & RoseMarks & Spencer

Ambre AntiqueAva Luxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 69%Had 13%Want 18%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

32%Like

18%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRed Berries & Rose

SillageAmbre Antique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber90%

fruity80%

rose70%

sweet60%

powdery50%

woody100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Red Berries

Heart1 to 2 hours

Rose

Base2 to 4 hours

VanillaAmber

Top

CitrusesRed Berries

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseIris

Base

VetiverAmberVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Rose, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Red Berries & Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer55

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#58,397

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed Berries & RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Berries & Rose by Marks & Spencer offers a bright, cheerful entry into fruity floral territory at an accessible price point. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of sweet and sour red berries that quickly softens into a gentle, dewy rose heart. As the tart fruit settles, a warm base of vanilla and amber steps fo…

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Ambre Antique is a warm unisex amber with a bright citrus and red berry opening, then a floral heart of ylang-ylang, orange blossom, rose, and iris. The base is the main story: amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and vetiver give it a sweet, woody, softly powdery finish. It suits shoppers who want an indie amber that feels fl…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Red Berries & Rose or Ambre Antique?

Red Berries & Rose takes 2 of 3 categories. Red Berries & Rose is rated 3.84/5 from 38 votes; Ambre Antique is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Red Berries & Rose for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Antique for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Berries & Rose or Ambre Antique?

Red Berries & Rose lasts longest (Red Berries & Rose 49/100, Ambre Antique 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Berries & Rose or Ambre Antique?

Ambre Antique projects furthest (Ambre Antique 50/100, Red Berries & Rose 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Berries & Rose and Ambre Antique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Rose, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Red Berries & Rose or Ambre Antique better for summer or winter?

Red Berries & Rose suits daytime wear; Ambre Antique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Berries & Rose and Ambre Antique?

Red Berries & Rose has top notes of Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, a base of Vanilla and Amber. Ambre Antique has top notes of Citruses and Red Berries, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Rose and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.